In an era where cyber threats are ever-evolving, our Cyber Security Program stands as a beacon of education and preparation. The courses within our program cover a spectrum of essential topics, ranging from IT Fundamentals to advanced concepts in Penetration Testing and Network Security. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, students delve into areas such as PC Hardware, Software, Networking, Cloud Administration, and Cybersecurity Analysis.
Embark on a transformative journey with ICOHS College, where our Cyber Security Program not only equips you with knowledge but empowers you with the skills needed to excel in the cybersecurity field.
Foundational Skills
Start your cybersecurity journey with core IT fundamentals, covering essential hardware and software knowledge. Build a strong foundation for more advanced cybersecurity concepts, ensuring you have the technical skills to succeed in today’s security-focused roles.
Certifications
Position yourself as a certified professional with courses aligned with industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA and EC-Council credentials. Certifications open doors in cybersecurity, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to staying at the forefront of the field.
Practical Application
Our hands-on approach ensures that you don’t just learn theory. Through labs and simulated environments, you’ll practice real-world techniques, from penetration testing to network defense strategies, preparing you for the scenarios you’ll encounter in the workplace.
Versatile Skillset
Cover a wide range of cybersecurity essentials, including cloud administration and cybersecurity analysis. This versatile skill set makes you adaptable and able to handle multiple security roles, from risk assessment to implementing advanced security measures.
Career Development
Our career-focused training includes guidance on building a professional portfolio, interviewing for cybersecurity positions, and networking within the industry. We provide the support you need to transition smoothly into a cybersecurity role.
Foundational Skills
Start your cybersecurity journey with core IT fundamentals, covering essential hardware and software knowledge. Build a strong foundation for more advanced cybersecurity concepts, ensuring you have the technical skills to succeed in today’s security-focused roles.
Certifications
Position yourself as a certified professional with courses aligned with industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA and EC-Council credentials. Certifications open doors in cybersecurity, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to staying at the forefront of the field.
Practical Application
Our hands-on approach ensures that you don’t just learn theory. Through labs and simulated environments, you’ll practice real-world techniques, from penetration testing to network defense strategies, preparing you for the scenarios you’ll encounter in the workplace.
Versatile Skillset
Cover a wide range of cybersecurity essentials, including cloud administration and cybersecurity analysis. This versatile skill set makes you adaptable and able to handle multiple security roles, from risk assessment to implementing advanced security measures.
Career Development
Our career-focused training includes guidance on building a professional portfolio, interviewing for cybersecurity positions, and networking within the industry. We provide the support you need to transition smoothly into a cybersecurity role.
ICOHS College’s Cyber Security Program is tailored for individuals seeking to embark on a dynamic and impactful career in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. This program is particularly beneficial for:
Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming to upskill in a rapidly evolving industry, ICOHS College’s Cyber Security Program is designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of individuals aspiring to thrive in the world of IT security.
Passing the CompTIA A+ exam demonstrates a core set of skills pertaining to information technology. CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
CompTIA Network+ tests your ability to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot essential networks security. Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. CompTIA Network+ is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need.
CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills.
CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management. PenTest+ assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks.
CompTIA Cloud+ is a global certification that validates the skills needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high availability of business systems and data. CompTIA Cloud+ is the only performance-based IT certification that views cloud-based infrastructure services in the context of broader IT systems operations regardless of the platform. Migrating to the cloud presents opportunities to deploy, optimize, and protect mission critical applications and data storage.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring.
Prerequisites: None
This course provides students the IT Fundamentals. Students learn foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, information systems, and data security. The course includes a number of hands-on labs to reinforce the concepts students are learning.
Prerequisites: None
Students will learn computer components and specifications, how to troubleshoot PC Hardware problems and understand how to solve computer maintenance issues. This course is designed to prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification. The CompTIA A+ Certification is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles.
Prerequisites: PC 101 or equivalent
Students will learn to install various operating systems, understand software concepts, such as, creating, managing, and troubleshooting virtual machines, while implementing various operating systems parameters in Microsoft and Linux environments. Students will learn how to troubleshoot software issues, understand operating system security postures, and understand how to solve computer software issues. This course is designed to prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification. The CompTIA A+ Certification is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles
Prerequisites: PC 102 or equivalent
This course covers all the objectives of the CompTIA Network+ certification test. The topics of focus will include networking devices, media, media specifications, networking theory, troubleshooting, policies, basic security, network operations, TCP/IP protocols, and tools.
Prerequisites: NET 101 or equivalent
This course covers the second half of the objectives of the CompTIA Network + certification test. The topics of focus will include networking devices, media, media specifications, networking theory, troubleshooting, policies, basic security, network operations, TCP/IP protocols, and tools. This course will prepare students to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Prerequisites: None
Course objectives and coverage include introduction to career services, goal setting, advanced resume, and cover letter, understanding the hiring process, networking and social media, job searching and the market, interview prep and salary worth, understanding how to answer common questions, mock interview and the follow up process.
Prerequisites: NET 102 or equivalent
This course teaches the skills required to be an entry-level computer and network security technician. Completion of this course identifies the student as a knowledgeable professional in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.
Prerequisites: PC 101, PC 102, Net 101, Net 102, SP 101 or equivalent
Students will gain knowledge of cloud environments and be able to apply this knowledge to the management and installation of cloud systems and infrastructure. Students will engage with cloud networks, storage, network security, maintenance and performance. Students will be able to troubleshoot and supervise a cloud environment and implement disaster recovery, if necessary.
Prerequisites: PC 101, PC 102, Net 101, Net 102, SP 101 or equivalent
Students will learn to expand on their cybersecurity knowledge to assess, analyze, and respond to different cybersecurity threats. They will gain knowledge of necessary software and systems used to resolve threats and learn techniques to protect different operating systems from cybersecurity vulnerabilities and establish necessary firewalls and security monitoring.
Prerequisites: PC 101, PC 102, Net 101, Net 102, SP 101 or equivalent
She PenTest Fundamentals course prepares students for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. A tenant of CyberSecurity, penetration testing skills allow students to understand legal and compliance requirements of penetration testing, plan and scope a testing engagement, analyze results and provide a written report with proposed remediation techniques. This course prepares students to take the CompTIA PenTest+ exam for industry certification.
Tuesday - Thursday
9:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday
5:45pm - 10:15pm
The theoretical, lecture, online lab functions, and lab simulators are online. This allows students who need the most schedule flexibility to complete assignments by their weekly deadlines. The program sets attainable learning objectives for students and outlines explicit deadlines for reading assignments, quizzes, labs, and other assignments.
Each IT student receives a laptop to support their studies and future career! The laptop is for the student to keep and use for online assignments, tests, and projects.
All books and learning supplies are included in the cost of tuition and fees
Show your school pride by coming to class in an ICOHS t-shirt and tote bag
You’ll receive vouchers for each exam listed for the program (contingent on passing the class)
Begin cyber security training and gain competence and expertise in as little as 12 months. Acquire in-depth knowledge of cyber security that will add to your IT toolset offering a significant advantage in any technological field. Progress in a field that is projected to be in high demand in the future.
Our world has become reliant on modern technology for almost everything. But, as our interconnectedness grows, so do the chances for cyber criminals to steal, destroy, or disrupt our lives. Here is where cybersecurity specialists come in. The increase in cybercrime has increased the demand for cybersecurity professionals. Between 2020 and 2030, the job market in the cybersecurity industry is predicted to rise by 33%.
Cybersecurity professionals, also known as information security specialists or network security specialists, play a critical role in safeguarding the network and information systems of corporations and other organizations. They accomplish this through the detection, management, analysis, presentation, and response to cyber attacks, security threats, and other hostile activities.
In other words, they protect sensitive data and the business’s integrity and guarantee that the systems’ design and execution provide high network security solutions that defend against hackers, cyber attacks, and other potential dangers.
After completing our Cyber Security Specialist training, students will be able to pursue various careers in the Cyber Security Industry. Certificate holders may choose to work in an office environment managing system software or work independently.
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Overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 377,500 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
ICOHS College offers lifetime job assistance. We offer our students support in resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, and access to our list of partners and companies that want to hire them! So regardless of how long ago a student has graduated, they can always return to ICOHS College for job assistance. Although we cannot guarantee a job, as the actual interview and determination are up to the employer, we will support them throughout the process.
Our Career Services team is constantly in contact with businesses and organizations that are looking for new staff. We send out timely email notices of internships and openings, and we help you prepare for your application! At any time during and after your program, you can send us your resume and cover letter for feedback and editing, and we will always make time to do mock interviews and train you to get the job you want.
ICOHS College offers assistance in applying for scholarships, federal aid, military benefits, and monthly payment plans to help you build an affordable and manageable education plan. Financial Aid only available for those that qualify.
Their flexible programs and career resources ensure a smooth transition into the field. Thanks to ICOS, I’m on track to graduate with real-world experience and aim to become a cloud cybersecurity professional. Choosing ICOS College has truly opened doors for my future.”
The instructors are fantastic, giving you space to learn independently while being ready to guide you whenever needed. The veteran-friendly atmosphere and comprehensive support have been invaluable. I’m excited to start my career with a strong foundation in IT and cybersecurity, thanks to ICOS.
I had prior experience but that definitely being here got me focus on getting that certification.
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The program is open to individuals with varying backgrounds, including beginners, IT professionals, career changers, and recent graduates in related fields. There are no strict eligibility criteria, but a passion for technology and cybersecurity is beneficial.
The program is designed to prepare you for industry-standard certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, Cloud+, and CySA+. These certifications are globally recognized and enhance your credibility in the cybersecurity industry.
The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including IT Fundamentals, PC Hardware, PC Software, Networking, Advanced Networking Concepts, Cloud Administration, and specialized courses in Cybersecurity Analysis and Penetration Testing. The curriculum is structured to provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills.
While the program is designed to be taken as a whole for a well-rounded education, ICOHS College understands the diverse needs of learners. Depending on availability, some individual courses may be taken separately through our bootcamp programs.
The duration of the program depends on individual pace and commitment. On average, students can complete the program within 12 months.
ICOHS College offers various financial aid options to those that qualify, scholarships, and payment plans to eligible students. Our admissions team can provide detailed information and guide you through the available financial assistance programs.
Yes, the program places a strong emphasis on practical application. Students engage in hands-on exercises, simulations, and real-world scenarios to ensure they are well-prepared for the challenges of the cybersecurity field. Fully online students get “hands-on” training with our 3d virtual labs.
In addition to technical training, the program includes a dedicated course in Career Development. This course equips students with essential skills such as resume building, interview preparation, and networking, providing a holistic approach to launching a successful career in cybersecurity.
ICOHS College is committed to supporting graduates in their career journeys. Career services, including job placement assistance, networking opportunities, and access to industry connections, are provided to help graduates transition seamlessly into the workforce.
To apply, visit our website and complete the online application. The admissions team will guide you through the process. Upon review, you may be invited for an interview to assess your goals and suitability for the program.
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By submitting this form, you are giving your express written consent for ICOHS College to contact you regarding our programs and services using email, telephone or text – including our use of automated technology for calls and periodic texts to any wireless number you provide. Message and data rates may apply. This consent is not required to purchase goods/services and you may always call us directly at 858-581-9460.
